Your Defiant Child: Eight Steps to Better Behavior
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Discover a way to end constant power struggles with your defiant, oppositional, “impossible” five-to-12-year-old, with the help of leading child psychologist Russell A. Barkley. Dr. Barkley’s approach is research based, practical, and doable – and leads to lasting behavior change.
Vivid, realistic stories illustrate what the techniques look like in action. Step by step, learn how you can:
Harness the power of positive attention and praise Use rewards and incentives effectively Stay calm and consistent – even on the worst of days Establish a time-out system that works Target behavioral issues at home, in school, and in public places
Thoroughly revised to include the latest resources and 15 years’ worth of research advances, the second edition also reflects Dr. Barkley’s ongoing experiences with parents and kids.
Customers say
Customers find this book very helpful for parents, with one review noting it provides detailed tips. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its readability. Additionally, customers appreciate the practical approach, with one mentioning it suggests implementing one step each week.
Stellagirl –
Barkley and Benton’s method helped my children get their behavior under control
If you’re reading this review, you probably have a child who’s giving you a run for the money. I was in the same situation. I bought this book when my high energy, strong minded boys were 4 and 6. It was a lifesaver. I implemented the reward system and it made a big difference. I re-implement the system about every year or two for a few months. It’s a fair amount of work but the kids really respond. We’re using the reward system right now (the boys are 12 and 14), this time with an online app called iRewards. The app lets you follow the B&B protocol but it’s less hassle than the old manual poker chip system. I’d still recommend reading the book if your children are challenging. There are several good insights that will help you implement reward systems. Good luck!
Lilien Dumont –
read this classic book; don’t tear out hair!
Dealing with defiant kids can be draining and distracting. This author is the expert on nipping defiance in the bud, teaching caretakers how to defuse situations + prevent these kids growing further into bad behaviors. A classic.
Ruby –
very Helpfull book
The book gives you detailed and tips how to deal with your defiant child such a great book for anyone who wants to have more structure and peace in their homes.
Retiree b.1934 –
Great for parents of normal and abnormal defiant behavior
This is a very helpful book for parents who are discerning DOB vs normal defiance, and want to direct their kids to better behavior and ward off the possibility of DOB in later years. Teaches caregivers how to respond to defiant behavior in simple, easy to implement steps.
Alan J. Ulicny –
Great book, helped us out.
Our son’s doctor recommended this book and we have just finished reading it and started implementing some of the items the book suggests. Too early to tell how good it works, but initial indications are positive.
Iris N. Sanchez –
For Parents
Good tool for parents. I’m still reading becauser english is my second language.Dr. Barkley is very explicit and clear in his writing.
KMac –
Some good ideas for my high-needs child
To start off, my child has attention deficit disorder. Like me. The emotional ups and downs of ADD can be wild, and super frustrating. This book gave me a plan, and made me feel less like my child’s behavior was because of negligence on my part- just a lack of understanding. I also don’t feel like a dictator, dealing out punishments left and right to try and modify behavior.
Amazon Customer –
Excellent book for both practitioners and parents seeking to work …
Excellent book for both practitioners and parents seeking to work with children who may have behavioral challenges – practical examples are provided for illustration of techniques
Kate –
was a good read
Angie L –
A very antiquated and outdated view on parenting